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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.


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Showing 10 results for Philanthropists.

ID95232
Title of ArticlePhilanthropists award grant to Lexington House
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption100 Women, Community Foundation of Elkhart County and members of Lexington House
DateFeb 01, 2024
PageA1, A5
SubjectsLexington House, 100 Women Who Care, Grants


ID84628
Title of ArticleCelebrating the Decios
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRex Martin and Tuck Langland with sculpture of Art and Pat Decio
DateOct 20, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsDecio, Arthur J., Decio, Patricia, Philanthropists, Elkhart Civic Plaza


ID80984
Title of ArticleTim Shelly honored for preservation leadership
NotesWilliamson Prize
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTim Shelly
DateJun 18, 2022
PageA3
SubjectsIndiana Landmarks, Philanthropists, Shelly, Tim


ID69953
Title of ArticleCommunity pillar Art Decio remembered
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionArt Decio; Art Decio and Robert F. Kennedy; Art Decio and Rev. Theodore Hesburgh; Art Decio
DateNov 07, 2020
PageA1, A6
SubjectsDecio, Arthur J., Elkhart Natives, Philanthropists


ID67626
Title of ArticleCity seeking nominees for COVID-19 service award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNomination instructions
DateMay 19, 2020
PageA2
SubjectsCoronavirus (COVID-19), Roberson, Rod (Mayor), Philanthropists


ID67486
Title of ArticleAnonymous donors give $300,000 to support nonprofits
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMay 1, 2020
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCoronavirus (COVID-19), Donations, Philanthropists


ID66860
Title of ArticleIvy Tech honors philanthropists
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDavid Balkin, Sue Ellspermann, Perry Hammock, Sarah Rice, John Murphy and Dorothy Lung
DateSeptember 13, 2019
PageA1
SubjectsIvy Tech Community College, Philanthropists


ID65439
Title of ArticleUnited Way recognizes philanthropic community
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMatt Zimmerman, Arthur J. Decio; Mark Podgorski; Liz Borger; Katie Stump and Justin Stump; Ceremony attendees; Philanthropists at 1st source bank
DateMay 17, 2019
PageB5
SubjectsUnited Way of Elkhart County, Volunteer Work


ID102195
Title of ArticleNiel Bendsen and Craig Fulmer
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52029/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Bendsen, Niel
Picture Caption(Left to Right) Niel Bendsen, Craig Fulmer. 2/23/1982.
History #epl_truth_photograph_1164
DateFeb 23, 1982
SubjectsPhilanthropists


ID102571
Title of ArticleDiana Nellie Boisson
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/52608/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Boisson, Diana Nellie
Picture CaptionDiana Nellie (Boisson) Nering (11/10/1938 - 4/28/1997) worked at the Indiana Tourist Division, Indiana Department of Commerce. Later in life she was known as a patron of the arts, philanthropist, civic leader, and earned the status of Sagamore of the Wabash.
DateNo date given
History #epl_truth_photograph_1490
SubjectsNering, Diana Nellie Boisson, Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Philanthropists